Serie A rivals Inter and AC Milan threaten to build new stadium away from the city as plans stall

Delays to plans for AC Milan and Inter to leave the iconic San Siro stadium in favour of a newly built arena are leading to conversations about the clubs moving away from the city altogether. Proposals have long been drawn up for a 65,000-seater stadium to be developed for the great rivals to share, but talks have stagnated and AC Milan chairman Paolo Scaroni has hinted that thoughts are now turning to building the ground elsewhere.

Ad/> Speaking to Italian station Radio 24, Scaroni said, “'I expected something quicker, especially considering that we are in Milan”. Premier LeagueLong three months ahead for Spurs, says Mourinho22/02/2020 AT 18:56 “The new stadium is for everyone, not only fans.

However, we are aware that bureaucracy in Italy isn't helpful. Inter and Milan have the same vision and ambition.

A new stadium is a fundamental ingredient for a city like Milan”, he said. With the San Siro first opening its doors in 1926, both Milan heavyweights are now keen to move to a more contemporary stadium, with the architects behind the new design also responsible for some of England’s most impressive grounds.

Global architectural design firm Populous — who also built Wembley, Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — were chosen to lead the project after submitting their designs back in 2019. Milan held at home by Bologna, move point clear at top of Serie A My Milan players were racially abused during Cagliari win — Pioli First-half Calhanoglu penalty sees Inter take Derby d'Italia spoils Their drawings for the new ground to be shared by the Milan clubs are inspired by the city’s phenomenal Duomo Cathedral, and although it will hold 15,000 less fans than the San Siro, this has been welcomed in an